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  • Page 3 OPERATING MANUAL PORTABLE APPLIANCE TESTER PAT-806 SONEL SA ul. Wokulskiego 11 58-100 Świdnica, Poland Version 1.08 13.01.2017...
  • Page 4 PAT-806 meter is a modern, high-quality meter, easy and safe in operation. Please acquaint yourself with the present manual in order to avoid measuring errors and prevent possible problems related to operation of the meter. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    LEAKAGE CURRENT .......... 37 EASUREMENT OF DIFFERENTIAL LEAKAGE CURRENT ............. 38 EASUREMENT OF TOUCH LEAKAGE CURRENT 4.10 EASUREMENT OF LEAKAGE CURRENT IN THE PRIMARY CIRCUIT OF THE WELDING PAT IP ............... 39 MACHINE USING ADAPTER OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 6 PORT CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ..............55 STORAGE ......................55 DISMANTLING AND DISPOSAL ..............55 ANNEXES ......................56 11.1 ................56 ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11.2 ..................63 TANDARD EQUIPMENT 11.3 ..................63 PTIONAL ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURER ....................64 OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 7: Safety

    1 Safety PAT-806 meter is designed for performing check tests on electrical equipment, providing meas- urement results which determine the safety status of tested devices. Therefore, in order to provide conditions for correct operation and the correctness of the obtained results, the following recommen- dations must be observed: ...

  • Page 8: General Description And Features Of The Instrument

    2 General description and features of the instrument PAT-806 digital meter is intended to measure the basic parameters of portable electrical devices (power tools, household appliances, etc.) important for their safety: protective conductor resistance, insulation resistance, continuity of connections, the leakage current.
  • Page 9  large, readable display with backlight option  ergonomic operation Note: The displayed E02 symbol informs that the 10/25 A test set is damaged. The machine must be sent for repair. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 10: Switching On And General Settings

     checking the continuity PE in the power supply socket  measuring the voltage between N and PE in the power supply socket When everything is correct the following screen is displayed: OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 11: General Settings - Menu

    R on IEC lead. To enter the setting mode (MENU): press SET button Press ENTER to enter the parameter setting. Use buttons to go to the next parameter. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 12: Setting Date And Time

    - Exit MENU using STOP/ESC. - Settings are stored in memory after switching off the meter. 3.3.1 Setting date and time Press ENTER. to move to the next group of digits, using set desired val- OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 13: Communication With Pc

    Notes: - New versions of software for the meter are available at www.sonel.pl. - This function may be used only by the computer proficient users. - During programming, do not turn off the power supply of the meter and the power supply should be stable.

  • Page 14: Setting The Bar-Code Reader

    1. Connect the reader to your PC. 2. Wait until the reader is installed on your system. 3. Point the reader at the following code pressing the button. The reader signals successful read-out by lighting green LED and a beep. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 15: Printer Settings

    ESC, to exit to main MENU without changing any settings. Note: - The printer must be connected to any of the USB socket of "Host" type. - Supported types of printers: Brother QL-720NW, Brother PT-9700PC. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 16: Transferring Data To A Pen-Drive

    - Pen-drive must be plugged into the left USB socket of "Host" type. - The content of memory is transferred to the pen-drive as a file in an independent format interpreted by "Sonel Reader" freeware and "Sonel PAT" commercial software. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 17: Setting Nominal Network Voltage

    Pen-drive memory is full. 3.3.7 Setting nominal network voltage Press ENTER. to set the desired volt- age. Press ENTER, to confirm the set- tings, or ESC, to exit to main MENU without changing any settings. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 18: Setting Current Values In The Measurement Of R

    When using "Sonel PAT" software - start to configure the settings by pressing Settings 1 button displayed in the main window (Main functions tab), then in "Software settings" window press Meter settings 2 .
  • Page 19 When using "Sonel Reader" press Meter configuration PAT80x 1 button: OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 20 (using an optional printer). Moreover, here you can set the date, time and lan- guage of reports printed by the meter. In Manual and Auto tabs you can configure the parameters of all measurements performed both individually and included in auto-tests. Window for configuring manual measurements. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 21: Measurements

    ENTER may be stopped by pressing STOP/ESC. - After completing each measurement use to see parameters (limits) including the date and time of measurement. - All data can be entered using the program on your PC. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 22: Preliminary Test

    Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the meter. Press the button of initial measurement After that meter is prepared for measure- ment. Press START. Read the result. Symbols are blinking. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 23: Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 200 M Acurrent

    Measurement of protective lead resistance using 200 mA cur- rent Keep pressing R button, until the screen in- forming about the readiness for measurement with 200 mA current is displayed. When parameters must be changed press SET. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 24 Press ENTER to confirm the settings. Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the meter. Use the probe connected to socket I2 and touch metal parts of the tested device connected to OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 25 STOP/ESC. Correct result: R < LIMIT Incorrect result: R > LIMIT Notes: - Tested device must be turned on. - Test circuit is electrically isolated from the mains and from PE mains lead. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 26: Compensation Of The Test Lead Resistance During The Measurement Of The Protective Lead Resistance Using 200 M Acurrent ( Auto - Zero )

    After finishing, for 1s is displayed message Measurement of protective lead resistance using 10/25 A cur- rent Keep pressing R button, until the screen in- forming about the readiness for measurement with desired current in desired configuration is displayed. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 27: Two-Wire Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 10/25 A Current

    Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the me- ter. Use the probe connected to socket I2 and touch metal parts of the test- ed device connected to PE. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 28: Compensation Of The Test Lead Resistance During The Measurement Of The Protective Lead Resistance Using 10 A Or 25 A Current (Auto-Zero)

    Use the probe connected to I2 socket and touch PE pin of the test socket. Press START, to begin auto-zero. After finishing auto-zero process, for 1s the message is displayed and the meter en- ters the measuring function. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 29: Three-Wire Measurement Of Protective Lead Resistance Using 10/25 A Current

    U2 and I2 sockets and touch metal parts of the tested de- vice connected to PE. The method of measurement and observations are the same as for the measurement of 200 mA. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 30: Measurement Of Insulation Resistance

    Connect the mains plug of the tested device into the test socket of the meter. The measurement is made between shorted L, N and PE. In addition, it is possible to carry out the measurement with the probe connected to R - socket. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 31 View of the screen during measurement. Time remaining to the end of the measurement The measurement ends after a preset time runs out or after pressing STOP/ESC. After measuring is completed, read the result. Correct result: R > LIMIT OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 32: R Measurement On Devices Of Class Ii (Iii)

    L and N are shorted. Use the probe connected to socket R - and touch the conductive accessible parts of the tested device. It is also possible to perform measurement without the test socket - by using the following sockets: R - and R OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 33: Three-Point R Measurement On Welding Equipment

    S means shorted outputs of the welding machine. Connect the socket plug of the tested device into the test sock- et of the meter, whereas the outputs to U and U sockets of the meter. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 34 Press START button to start the measure- ments that are executed automatically one after the other. The final measurement result for all resistances above the limit values are shown below. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 35: Measurement Of Substitute Leakage Current

    Measurement of substitute leakage current current is measured at 25 V...50 V voltage and its value is rescaled to the nominal mains voltage set in menu (see 3.3.7). Press I . After that meter is prepared for measurement. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 36 Class I, additionally connect I2 socket to the probe which will be used for touching accessible parts of the tested device. Press START. After measuring is completed, read the re- sult. The measurement may be stopped before the set time runs out by pressing STOP/ESC. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 37: Measurement Of Pe Leakage Current

    Measurement of PE leakage current It is recommended for checking the welding equipment to use the measurements: the leakage current of the primary circuit and leakage current welding circuit. Press I . After that meter is prepared for measurement. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 38 - Tested device must be turned on. - In the half-time of the measurement, the meter automatically changes the polarity of the test socket and as a result it displays the value of higher leakage current. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 39: Measurement Of Differential Leakage Current

    PE. In addition, it is possible to carry out the measurement with the probe connected to R - socket. Settings and the measurement are as in 4.5.1. Notes: During the measurement in the test socket the voltage of mains is present. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 40: Measurement Of Touch Leakage Current

    Class I the socket must have PE). Additionally connect the probe which will be used for touching accessible parts of the tested de- vice (for parts of Class I accessible and not connected to PE). OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 41: Measurement Of Leakage Current In The Primary Circuit Of The Welding Machine Using Pat Ip Adapter

    Following measurement method is recommended to check the welding machines (in accordance with PE-EN 60974-4 standard). The adapter may be used only with PAT-806 device to measure the leakage current in the welding machine primary circuit. Any application that differs from those specified in the present manual may result in danger to the user.
  • Page 42 Depending on the type of power supply provided to the welding machine - apply one of the following diagrams. Unused leads must be plugged into appropriate sockets. Connect the banana socket of the adapter to I2 socket of PAT-806. Power supply from 230 V mains Mains...
  • Page 43 Three-phase power supply (16 A) Mains socket Three-phase power supply (32 A) Mains socket The measurement ends after the preset time runs out or after pressing STOP/ESC. After the measurement is completed, read the result. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 44: Rated Voltage Measurement On Welding Equipment Without Load

    Ur volt- age or UP peak voltage. The screen informing about the readiness for measurement will be displayed with symbol When the limit value must be changed press SET. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 45 200 Ω...5 kΩ, as defined in EN 60974-4. Positive and negative peak values are measured and the highest measured value is displayed. - Tested device must be turned on. - The measuring time is not set. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 46: Leakage Current Measurement On Welding Circuit I L

    PAT. Connect the outputs of the weld- ing machine to U1 and U2 sockets of the meter. Press START. After the measurement is com- pleted, read the result. The measurement may be stopped by pressing STOP/ESC button. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 47: Measurement Of Current, Power Consumption And Voltage

    Press VA. After that meter is prepared for measurement. Press START. The measurement may be stopped before the set time runs out by pressing STOP/ESC. After measuring is completed, read the re- sult. Symbols are blinking. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 48: Iec Lead Test

    The following must be successively set: LIMIT for R , measurement time R , LIMIT for R , measurement time R Connect the mains plug into the test socket and the other into the IEC socket. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 49: Automatic Tests

    Lack of continuity in conductor N. L and N are shorted. L and N are replaced. 4.15 Automatic tests Keep pressing AUTO/IEC, until the screen with the test choice is displayed (1 ... 20), the number of test blinks. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 50 - Programmed test is a test where at least for one class, one measurement is performed (set on - Default programmed tests are: 1 ... 4 for all three classes. to set the number of chosen test and confirm by pressing ENTER. to select the device class and confirm by pressing ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 51 To program an inactive test or change the parameters, after entering the AUTO mode ..press SET button. to set the number of chosen test and confirm by pressing ENTER. to select the device class and confirm by pressing ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 52 Double pressing of STOP/ESC interrupts the cycle of automatic measurement and all the previous results are lost. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 53: Memory Of Measurement Result Data

    5 Memory of measurement result data PAT-806 meter has memory divided into 10 banks of 99 cells. Each measurement result can be stored in a memory cell marked with a selected number and in a selected memory bank. Thanks to this, the user of the meter can, at his/her option, assign memory cell numbers to individual measure- ment points and the memory bank numbers to individual facilities.
  • Page 54 Read the bar-code of the tested device, then the meter will record the result and the code in selected memory cell, and it will proceed to the measurement screen. In order to skip reading the barcode press ENTER. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 55: Viewing Memory Data

    Use set the bank number to be deleted. Press ENTER. A message will be dis- played asking you to confirm your choice and informing about the loss of data contained in the bank. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 56: Deleting The Whole Memory

     after completing a single measurement, when the result is presented,  After completing the measurement in AUTO mode, when the result is presented,  while browsing the memory, if the selected cell contains data. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 57: Data Transmission

    In order to operate the meter with a PC, an USB cable is required and appropriate software. The kit includes "Sonel Reader" software used for reading data. Increased ability to read data and create reports are provided by "Sonel PAT" software, which can be purchased from the manufacturer or au- thorized distributor.

  • Page 58: Annexes

    Measurement resistance of protective conductor I=200 mA (only Protection Class I) Measurement uncertainty Display range Resolution (basic) 0.00 Ω ... 0.99 Ω (4 % m.v. + 2 digits) 0.01 Ω 1.00 Ω ... 19.99 Ω (4 % m.v. + 3 digits) OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 59 ≥ 25 A for R ≤ 0.2 Ω  adjustable upper limit in the range of: 10 mΩ …1.99 Ω with resolution 0.01 Ω  adjustable measuring time in the range of: 1 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 60 "Cont" mode (continuous measurement) 4 s…3 min with a resolu- tion of 1 s  detection of a dangerous voltage before commencing a measurement  discharging the object tested Note: For R <50 kΩ, the uncertainty is not specified. OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 61 Measurement uncertainty Display range Resolution (basic) 0.00 mA ... 3.99 mA 0.01 mA  (5 % m.v. + 2 digits) 4.0 mA ... 19.9 mA 0.1 mA OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 62 0.01 mA ... 9.9 mA with resolution of 0.01 mA / 0.1 mA  adjustable measuring time in the range of: Cont , 4 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 63 EN 60974-4  adjustable upper limit in the range of: 0.10 mA…14.90 mA with resolution of 0.1 mA  adjustable measuring time in the range of: 6 s…60 s with resolution of 1 s OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...
  • Page 64 ..................990 cells p) data transmission........................ USB 2.0 q) quality standard ......development, design and manufacturing are ISO 9001 compliant the product meets the EMC requirements acc. to ..EN 61326-1:2009 and EN 61326-2-2:2006 OPERATING MANUAL PAT-806 version 1.08...

  • Page 65: Standard Equipment

    Kelvin crocodile clip 1pc (PAT-805) – WAKROKELK06  1kV probe - black 1pc – WASONBLOGB3  power probe Sonel 1pc (PAT-805) – WASONSPGB1  USB cable – WAPRZUSB  fuse 0314 015.VXP 15A 250VAC 6.3x32mm Littlefuse 2 pcs – WAPOZB15PAT ...

  • Page 66: Manufacturer

    *** - These adapters are designed for testing security of devices powered from industrial sockets 16 A and 32 A, providing that the tested device does not consume current higher than 16 A. The adapters enable users to perform all measurements available in PAT-806 meter on the network measurement socket.

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